In this Article

• What is mannitol (Osmitrol Injection in Viaflex)?
• What are the possible side effects of mannitol (Osmitrol Injection in Viaflex)?
• What is the most important information I should know about mannitol (Osmitrol Injection in Viaflex)?
• What should I discuss with my health care provider before receiving mannitol (Osmitrol Injection in Viaflex)?
• How is mannitol given (Osmitrol Injection in Viaflex)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Osmitrol Injection in Viaflex)?
• What happens if I overdose (Osmitrol Injection in Viaflex)?
• What should I avoid while receiving mannitol (Osmitrol Injection in Viaflex)?
• What other drugs will affect mannitol (Osmitrol Injection in Viaflex)?
• Where can I get more information?

What should I discuss with my health care provider before receiving mannitol (Osmitrol Injection in Viaflex)?

You should not be treated with this medication if you are allergic to mannitol, or have certain conditions. Be sure your doctor knows if you have:

• severe or long-term kidney disease;
• swelling or congestion in your lung;
• bleeding in your brain that is not related to surgery;
• severe dehydration; or
• if your kidneys have already shut down and you are unable to urinate.

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Before receiving mannitol, tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether mannitol passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not receive this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How is mannitol given (Osmitrol Injection in Viaflex)?

Mannitol is given as an injection through a needle placed into a vein. You will receive this injection in a clinic or hospital setting. The medicine must be given slowly through an IV infusion, and you may receive the medication around the clock.

To be sure mannitol is helping your condition and not causing harmful effects, your blood will need to be tested often. This will help your doctor determine how long to treat you with mannitol. Your heart function will also need to be tested.